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Economics for Leaders Program – Summer 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 by astoltz

This summer, I had the opportunity to attend a week-long economics/leadership program at Yale University, organized by FTE. The first half of each day was centered around learning about economic theory, while the second half was focused on activities to practice leadership techniques. Throughout the program, I established friendships with interesting and amazing people, and…

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Behavioral Economics = Psychology + Economics

Posted on January 29, 2022 by astoltz

Psychology is used by economists to explain individual human behavior when an economic model cannot predict or explain a person’s decision. To help explain an individual’s decision, it’s helpful to understand the thought process and emotions that go along with making a decision. The study of psychology and its relation to economics is called behavioral…

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What the Increase in LGBTQ+ Identification Means for the Economy

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by astoltz

Recently, America has seen an increase in the amount of people identifying as LGBTQ+. At least 1 in 6 adults in Gen Z consider themselves as LGBTQ+, and with each younger generation, there are more and more people who identify as LGBTQ+. So, what does this mean for the US economy?  Overall, the inclusion of…

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The Importance of Teaching Creativity

Posted on October 8, 2021November 5, 2021 by astoltz

America is a knowledge economy, meaning that we benefit from thoughts, ideas, and education.  The amount of creativity and ideas there are can determine the extent of markets, competition, and businesses. Creative industries also create new jobs. In America, if you have an idea, you can capitalize on it, expand the marketplace, introduce a new…

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Where to Start on Your Journey to Learn about Economics

Posted on July 25, 2021November 5, 2021 by astoltz

As a middle schooler interested in economics, there were not a lot of accessible resources to get me started. I was still three years away from taking an Econ class, which I’ll finally take next year. Thanks to some dear friends, when I was in 9th grade, I was introduced to and lucky enough to…

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How Does Infrastructure Help the Economy?

Posted on July 11, 2021November 5, 2021 by astoltz

Organizational structures needed for the operation of a society, or in other words, infrastructure, provides a foundation for efficiency and quality in a community. In history, we learned about how some structures were used to validate or show a ruler’s influence over society. For example, the Pillars of Ashoka, which were built during the Mauryan…

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Keynesian Economics and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Posted on April 6, 2021November 5, 2021 by astoltz

If you’ve been watching the new Marvel Disney+ shows that have aired, you’d notice the government in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is facing many problems as a result of half of the world’s population disappearing. They’ve focused on the chaos after the Blip in particular on  The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Talking about government…

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The Green Paradox Theory

Posted on February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 by astoltz

The Green Paradox, a book by Hans-Werner Sinn, provides a detailed and informative view on the economic repercussions of global warming policies that seek to curtail carbon emissions. The book presents how global warming is influenced by economics, and why current policies to reduce global warming are counterproductive. This book was well-researched, and includes many sources, as well as opposing theories. The author also presents a solution that acknowledges both the positives and negative consequences, and how this solution would affect the economy and the environment. I read this book as a newcomer to the world of economics, not yet understanding how consumers and producers influenced each other, and I felt this book explained it perfectly, with a focus on environmental policy.

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Ana Stoltz
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